ISM Manufacturing index increased to 60.8 in February

The ISM manufacturing index indicated expansion in February. The PMI was at 60.8% in February, up from 59.1% in January. The employment index was at 59.7%, up from 54.2% last month, and the new orders index was at 64.2%, down from 65.4%. From the Institute for Supply Management: February 2018 Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business® Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February, and the overall economy grew for the 106th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Timothy R.......(read more)

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